Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The event takes place along the Charles River, at the DCR Hatch Shell located at 47 David G. Mugar Way Boston, MA 02108. The Shell is on the Charles River Esplanade between the Longfellow and Massachusetts Avenue Bridges, and the Mugar Family Fireworks can be seen on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river.

By Foot
On July 4, the Esplanade can be accessed from Beacon Street via Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, and Fairfield Streets and Massachusetts Avenue.

Public Transportation (MBTA)
The commuter rail and subway systems are favorable alternatives to driving and parking for Boston events. The two closest T stations on the Boston side are Charles-MGH on the Red Line, and Arlington Street on the Green Line. On the Cambridge side, the Kendall and Central Square stations on the Red Line are nearby. For more MBTA information, visit mbta.com or call 617-222-3200.

Parking
We recommend that you take public transportation (MBTA) to the event. If you do bring a vehicle to the event, there are several public parking garages within walking distance to the Esplanade. The historic Motor Mart Garage (located at 201 Stuart Street) is an easy walk to the Esplanade and you’ll avoid traffic on Charles Street after the fireworks by parking there! Visit motormartgarage.com for more information.

The event is planned to take place rain or shine. Light or intermittent rain will not cancel either the concert or the Mugar Family Fireworks. If severe weather (including driving rain, lightning, or high wind) necessitates cancelling or curtailing the program to protect the safety of the public, performers, and event staff, we will post an update on this webpage and make a public announcement. The dress rehearsal on July 3 is recorded and would be used for the TV broadcasts if the July 4 concert could not take place due to severe weather. Please note the July 3 rehearsal is not open to the public.

The "Oval" opens at 12pm on July 4. The live concert will start at 7pm with the Mugar Family Fireworks starting at approximately 9:40pm. 

The Oval is the grass-filled area directly in front of the DCR Hatch Shell. The Oval opens at 12pm on July 4.

There are two secured areas for this event: The Oval and the Island/Lagoon. Spectators entering these areas will be required to pass through one of the bag check/screening entrances and will receive a clearance tag for their bags.  When the secured areas reach capacity, they will be closed by Public Safety and re-entry will not be permitted.

The Oval and Island entrances to the Esplanade are best accessed from Storrow Drive at Berkeley, Clarendon, and Dartmouth Streets.

The area behind the Hatch Shell is used for the production of the event and not open to the public.

Community Boating is outside of the production area and always accessible to the public. On July 4, Community Boating is closed for a fundraising event. Please visit community-boating.org for more information on their event on July 4.

The event is free and open to the public. Admittance to the event is on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are over 350 portable restrooms located in Boston and Cambridge. Accessible restrooms can be found at all restroom locations. There are restroom facilities located in the accessible area on both the Boston and Cambridge side.

Yes. The accessible area is located within the Oval, to the right of the DCR Hatch Shell. People with disabilities are admitted into the designated area on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person is allowed one guest and that guest is allowed to bring a folding chair. American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided at the Hatch Shell. This area will close at 6pm or when it has reached capacity, whichever comes first.

The Cambridge side features restrooms and excellent views of the Mugar Family Fireworks.
 

There are a number of great hotels within walking distance to the Esplanade. You can visit meetboston.com for more information.